Weekly Newsletter of the Florida-Georgia District
Equip, Empower, Engage - Connecting People to Jesus
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July 15, 2022
The FLGA District
Newsletter
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Reverend Dr. Osmar Otto Lehenbauer (Emeritus), long-time pastor and retired president of the New England District of the LCMS, was called to his heavenly home on June 28 . Rev. Lehenbauer’s memorial service took place at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo, FL, on July 9. Learn more about his life and service to the church.
Cricket Winters, daughter of Rev. Jay and Liz Winters (University Lutheran, Tallahassee, FL), as she goes back in for another biopsy. Praying for clarity on this rare tumor/disease.
Prayers for healing and relief from pain for Joe Guagliardo (Emeritus) as he recovers from back surgery on July 7.
Peace and healing for Joan Roberts, wife of Rev. Dr. Leon Roberts (Holy Cross, Jacksonville, FL), as she recovers from spine surgery on July 13.
Rev. Hector Parodi (Emeritus) as he recovers from heart catheterization surgery on July 13.
Continued healing prayers for Rev. Chris Patterson (Concordia, Miami, FL) as he awaits further treatment.
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In This Issue
Prayers
District News & Events
District Resources
Other News
Greg's List
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$300 for free - make a difference in your church's mission and outreach effort!
Your congregation, school, and youth group.... can apply for a grant of up to $300 for mission and outreach activities. Complete the Miracle Grow application, submit it for approval of this seed investment, and your group will be a Seed Sower. Your story will be shared with others in the District to inspire others to reach out into their community and connect people to Jesus.
View the stories to be inspired by ideas for your
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Pictured L to R - top row: J.R. Reinke, Bill Whitehead, Mark Adrian, Kevin Yoakum, James Guelzow
L to R - bottom row: Gil Kuehn, John Cobos, Miguel Sanabria Jr., Miguel Sanabria Sr.
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2022 Pastors Conference
The words of Jesus found in Mark 6:30-32 will serve as the theme for this year’s FLGA District Pastors Conference, “Come Away…Rest A While… Renew and Restore.”
This will be a time to gather for rest, renewal, and restoration and spend time to be reacquainted, challenged to examine various aspects of ministry health, and sent back invigorated for our tasks among the Lord’s people. Visit the Pastors Conference webpage for more information. |
Will your congregation still exist in 100 years?
How many of your members included your congregation in their will? In the LCMS Foundation’s more than 60 years of experience, we’ve found that most congregations answer “not very many.” However, most members will joyfully include substantial gifs to the congregations they love within their will or estate plan. They just need to be asked!
By working with us to create a gift planning program, we can help you strengthen your congregation’s financial future so that your mission can continue for generations to come. Learn more about the program.
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Mission Partnership with LWML
The LWML Sponsored “Missionaries to America” Project has been re-branded as REV7:9 to emphasize the fulfillment of God’s mission vision, as seen by St. John in Revelation 7:9.
There are 12 congregations committed to the project, the goal is to have 20 congregations fully participating by the fall of 2022. New resources are coming, existing resources are being evaluated by current congregations and, coaches are being recruited to work with congregations. Pictures below are of pastors and leaders gathered at the 2022 District Convention.
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Through Lutheran Counseling Services, the FLGA District provides the Ministerial Assistance Program (MAP).
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Florida-Georgia
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Life Ministry Million Dollar Life Match
The people of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod love children and families, demonstrating this love through many acts of mercy in their communities.
To support these local pro-life efforts — both big and small — the LCMS will offer $1 million in matching grants to LCMS congregations. Click here to learn more about this initiative. |
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Greg's List - A place to give away or sell items no longer being used by your church or school or to find items you need/want or to feature employment opportunities.
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Items for Free AND for Sale
Immanuel, Brandon, FL, has a 1995 International bus for sale. Free items include a hand-made wooden altar, a baptismal font that accompanies the altar, and a Rodgers organ.
For details about the items and to arrange to pick them up, contact Marsha by email or phone at 813.689.1787. |
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Church Chairs for Sale
Trinity, Lake Placid has approximately 65 blue Church Chairs, in good condition, for sale. They are asking $10.00 each or the best reasonable offer. Pick-up will need to be arranged at Trinity Lake Placid, Florida.
Please contact their Congregation President, Mike Bardon,
by email or call him at 517-974-4024 for more information.
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Portable Building for Sale
Holy Cross of North Miami has a 1488-square-foot portable for sale! It is coded for educational occupancy; this building does not have a sprinkler system.
If you are interested, please contact Rachel Scott for the full details. |
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